FinanceCNAApple bets on new screen gadget, Siri AI in home device push
Apple launched a $299 smart home hub called HomeView with a 7-inch screen and AI-upgraded Siri, aiming to compete with Amazon and other connected home rivals.
NEW YORK, Oct 13 : Apple on Tuesday launched a raft of smart products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, in a bet that its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant can help it carve out a bigger share of the highly competitive connected home market.The HomeView device, which starts at $299 and star
Apple launched the HomeView, an iPad-like smart home hub starting at $299, as part of a broader push into the competitive connected home market.
The 7-inch screen device uses face recognition and an AI-upgraded Siri to control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks, competing directly with Amazon's Echo and Ring products.
Analysts say the real goal is driving Apple's subscription services revenue, with forecasts tipping Apple's services income to rise 12 per cent to $138 billion by 2027.
The HomeView starts at $299 and begins shipping next month, so worth keeping an eye on Australian availability if you are considering a smart home hub.
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